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Pontoon boat / party barge for spec fishing?
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:02 pm
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:02 pm
So I have the itch for a boat again. My last aluminum bass boat wasn't very family friendly but was great to fish out of. Been thinking about maybe a pontoon boat, the type that you can mount a trolling motor on the front of. Doesn't seem like they have a lot of draft and may be ok for inshore fishing it maybe a light chop. Anyone here ever tried this?
Obviously first use would be recreational and kids can catch bar fish or bream from but I really want something versatile
Obviously first use would be recreational and kids can catch bar fish or bream from but I really want something versatile
This post was edited on 5/31/16 at 6:13 pm
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Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:07 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
If you're gonna go away from a traditional bay boat, you need to step up to some sort of self propelled barge. Something with a diesel that generates it's own electricity so you can spend the night onboard.
A regular pontoon boat isn't suitable for even marsh fishing. You get in any kind of open bay with a 12 mph wind, and you're gonna be wet, and in danger.
A regular pontoon boat isn't suitable for even marsh fishing. You get in any kind of open bay with a 12 mph wind, and you're gonna be wet, and in danger.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:16 pm to No Colors
no offense but that's not at all true
pontoon boats can handle chop very well, and are extremely safe and stable
OP I'm looking at them now to use as cargo transport and recreation in Matagorda bay. They are a great compromise for family fun and fishing
pontoon boats can handle chop very well, and are extremely safe and stable
OP I'm looking at them now to use as cargo transport and recreation in Matagorda bay. They are a great compromise for family fun and fishing
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:18 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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My last aluminum bass boat wasn't very family friendly but was great to fish out of.
Didn't you have that Express? A good buddy did a lot of family fishing out of his, no worries.
What was the problem? I'm not a big fan of them, but just wondering.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:25 pm to cgrand
One of those party hut with the closed cabin would be awesome as a base camp for yakin
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:28 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
SeaArk has a nice deck boat called Big Easy.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:36 pm to hogdaddy
That is a pretty cool boat.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:38 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Get a party barge with a fiberglass v hull.
Not common,but they're out there.
Not common,but they're out there.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:39 pm to Janky
It is.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:40 pm to cgrand
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pontoon boats can handle chop very well, and are extremely safe and stable
I see some zipping around Lake Pontchartrain when it has a good chop going.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:45 pm to QuietTiger
Yea I had a 17' Xpress. Was fine for fishing out of but with a wife, 2 kids, I've chest and all the gear there wasn't much room to move around
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:50 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
I had a friend that h ad a party barge when he had a camp in Empire. He had it for a few months during the Fall, and we would take it all the way to Yellow Cotton Bay and fish the deep hole. Very comfortable to ride and fish out of.
But he only had it a few months, he docked it under his camp and someone torched the camp. Boat and camp were totally destroyed.
But he only had it a few months, he docked it under his camp and someone torched the camp. Boat and camp were totally destroyed.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:50 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Gotcha, didn't realize it was 17'.
I fish out of a 17' when alone and don't like company.
Good luck, I've seen those barges doing work so I'd be
optimistic.
I fish out of a 17' when alone and don't like company.
Good luck, I've seen those barges doing work so I'd be
optimistic.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:52 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
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17' Xpress
Yeah, 17 ft bass boat won't be comfortable for a family of 4 no kinda way. I'm not a big fan of party barges my self but I understand their appeal. I would step up to a 21-22 ft center console. I fish my family if 5 out of one with no problems and pull the inner tube.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 6:55 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
been on Lake Verret with a hard wind and really rough water in buddy's ...while it was a little wet the ride was quite smooth...
course Bennington makes some nice pontoon craft...
course Bennington makes some nice pontoon craft...
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:20 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
look for a 90's Regal leisure cat ...fiberglass Catamaran/Party Barge...
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:26 pm to farad
[/URL][/img] Comes in a 23 footer too with a $hitter.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 7:46 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Party barge with three pontoons is a fun coastal boat, and you can grill and bring a small generator and a beer tap.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 8:08 pm to FelicianaTigerfan
Know someone who recently sold his fishing boat and only has a party barge on the lift at the camp for the time being. Can't chase reds in the marsh and can't get out in the open on a questionable day. But we've definitely taken it out of cocodrie to catch reds and specks. Definitely good enough for live bait fishing. Can't get out to the islands, but can get out into the bay a little and hit some close pilings and well heads. Or you can hit up those drum holes. It's not the best, but it works. Probably the best option to take kids.
Posted on 5/31/16 at 8:30 pm to highpockets
I saw 3 pontoon boats down in grand isle this weekend. One of them was catching some fish at Queen Bess.
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